Boiler House: 312 Pearl Parkway, Building 3, 210-354-4644. This Texas grill and wine garden offers a contemporary version of Texas cuisine that includes some of the best pickled vegetables you'll find anywhere.

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Cappy's: 5011 Broadway, 210-828-9669. More than 35 years after opening, this Alamo Heights staple still packs in the customers, thanks to excellent cuisine and reliable service.

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Feast: 1024 S. Alamo St., 210-354-1024, an American menu with a Mediterranean flair served in a stylish atmosphere; a great place to enjoy tasty small plates and killer cocktails.

Boiler House: 312 Pearl Parkway, Building 3, 210-354-4644, www.boilerhousesa.com. This Texas grill and wine garden offers a contemporary version of Texas cuisine that includes some of the best pickled vegetables you'll find anywhere.

Cappy's: 5011 Broadway, 210-828-9669, www.cappysrestaurant.com. More than 35 years after opening, this Alamo Heights staple still packs in the customers, thanks to excellent cuisine and reliable service.

Feast: 1024 S. Alamo St., 210-354-1024, www.feastsa.com. An American menu with a Mediterranean flair served in a stylish atmosphere; a great place to enjoy tasty small plates and killer cocktails.